Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
 
chapter
Body-Piercing Regulations [18 VAC 41 ‑ 60]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Promulgate regulations to implement 2002 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 869 requiring licensure of body-piercing.
State Authority 2002 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 869 and Section 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kelley Smith  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8590    FAX: (866)245-9693    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Body-Piercing Regulations NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/17/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Easing licensing requirements for grandfathered licensees failing to renew licensure Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2022.
General Review 2017 | Tattoo and Body-Piercing Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2023.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2020.
Temporary Fee Reductions 2018-20
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2018.
Fee Decrease Body-Piercing
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014.
Amend 18VAC41-60-220 attempted to obtain Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2013.
Fee adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2011.
Promulgate regulations for licensure of body-piercing Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Extend Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 05/12/2020 before Attorney General's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/10/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/24/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/9/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/27/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is